Columbia’s unemployment rate continues to be one of the lowest in Missouri and the nation. Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) executive vice president Bernie Andrews says December’s …
Read More »CPS superintendent sends letter to parents after drag queen controversy; encourages return to civil conversation
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent has written a letter to CPS families that apologizes to parents frustrated about the level of communication regarding a January 19th …
Read More »No meeting between Governor Parson and CPS Superintendent Yearwood, at this time
The Missouri governor’s office says there is no scheduled meeting at this time between Governor Mike Parson and CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. 939 the Eagle News …
Read More »Columbia Democratic lawmaker and former state party chair defend mayor from criticism over drag queen performance
“Nothing short of deplorable.” That’s how Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) describes Thursday’s Columbia diversity celebration that featured three drag queens who performed before 1,000 people, …
Read More »CPS: Juvenile Hickman student arrested for graffiti incident
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent says a juvenile Hickman high school student has been arrested for Wednesday afternoon’s graffiti incident, an incident that led to extra …
Read More »EquipmentShare expansion is one of the largest expansions in Columbia history
Missouri Governor Mike Parson praises EquipmentShare’s decision to build its $100-million new headquarters in Columbia, describing it as great news for the entire state. Governor Parson (R) …
Read More »Handwashing etiquette is component in COVID school plan for CPS
A COVID plan has been approved by Columbia’s school board for this year. The board has approved a seven-page plan supported by Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent …
Read More »$15-million addition/renovation to Columbia Area Career Center to begin in 2023
Construction is set to begin next summer on the $15-million addition and renovation of the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC). Columbia Public School (CPS) voters approved an April …
Read More »Wednesday ribbon-cutting set for $6.2 million school addition project in fast-growing Columbia
You’re invited to attend this (Wednesday) afternoon’s dedication of the $6.2 million Rock Bridge elementary school building addition in Columbia. The ceremony and ribbon cutting will begin …
Read More »CPS’ enrollment has increased by more than 2,000 in past 11 years
Fast-growing Columbia Public Schools (CPS) has recorded its highest first-day enrollment count ever. Tuesday was the first day of classes at CPS, and district spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark …
Read More »CPS’ superintendent wants your feedback on strategic plan
Students in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) return to the classroom on August 23. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood tells 939 the Eagle that the district is looking …
Read More »Columbia Area Career Center’s emerging role gets high marks from business leaders
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent and area business leaders describe the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) as critical for workforce development. Several speakers emphasized the CACC’s …
Read More »CPS proceeding with new $25-million elementary in fast-growing south Columbia
Columbia’s school board has given the green light to a $1.1 million architect services agreement involving a new elementary school that will be built next to south …
Read More »Columbia’s school board to swear-in new members and discuss nature school on Monday
Columbia’s school board will meet tonight to vote to accept the results of Tuesday’s election, and the oath of office will be given to Suzette Waters and …
Read More »$80-million bond issue approved by CPS voters
Voters in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) have given the green light to an $80-million bond issue, which will fund the construction of two new elementary schools. The …
Read More »$80-million bond issue on the ballot for Columbia Public Schools
Voters in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) are casting ballots today on an $80-million bond issue, which would fund construction of a new $25-million elementary school in south …
Read More »Columbia’s explosive growth is major factor in CPS’ April $80-million bond issue
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) voters will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue, which would fund the construction of a new $25-million elementary school …
Read More »Dr. Yearwood: CPS’ teachers are being trained on mental health issues
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent describes the recent murder of a 15-year-old Battle high school student inside her home on McKee street as devastating. CPS’ Dr. …
Read More »UPDATE: Masks to be encouraged, rather than required, at Columbia Public Schools effective Friday
Saying that sewershed reports indicate a continued COVID decline in the community, Columbia Public Schools (CPS) will return to a masks-encouraged status starting Friday morning. CPS spokeswoman …
Read More »UPDATE: CPS to reinstate mask requirement, effective Tuesday
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent says increases in COVID cases related to the Omicron variant have caused CPS to reinstate a temporary mask requirement starting on …
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